Louisiana's Way Home

The Beatryce Prophecy

Optimists Die First

Born to Dance

From Twinkle, with Love

A Spoonful of Jam

The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Bunheads

Three Rancheros

New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving yet witty story of an unforgettable summer friendship. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson, David Almond and Katherine Rundell.In her seventh novel, international bestselling author and twice winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo tells a masterful story that blends pathos and humour. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father - who has run away with a dental hygienist - will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton, but she has to compete with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante with her show-business background and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who's determined to sabotage the contest. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship - and challenge them to come to each other's rescue in unexpected ways.

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Louisiana's Way Home

Kate Dicamillo, 2018

The Beatryce Prophecy

Kate Dicamillo, Sophie Blackall, 2021

Optimists Die First

Susin Nielsen, 2017

Born to Dance

Jean Ure, 2017

From Twinkle, with Love

Sandhya Menon, 2018

A Spoonful of Jam

Michelle Magorian, 1998

The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Heather Vogel Frederick, 2007

Bunheads

Sophie Flack, 2011